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SAT Reasoning: The New SAT vs Old SAT
The New SAT vs Old SAT

Time is big deal. Many things changes with the passage of time. Similarly SAT also go through the transactional phase. The SAT changes its format in March 2016. The best part to take this test; know about the new SAT test format. The difference present in new SAT and Old SAT can give the whole picture of the test format.

The New SAT vs Old SAT

Time Limit

In old SAT test, the time for the whole test was 3 hours and 45 minutes. Whereas in new SAT, the total time to complete the test is 3 hours. If you want to take the optional essay section, then 50 minutes will be given.

Change in Subjects

There are four elements in the old SAT test structure. Critical Reading, Writing, Mathematics and essay. Variations take place in the current SAT test format like evidence based reading and writing having sub-topics of the reading test and writing. The language test is also the part of the section. Math and optional essay is in new Format.

Major Changes in New SAT

Administration:March 2016-present
Score Range:400-1600
Length of Test:3 hours (w/out Essay) 3 hours 50 minutes (w/ Essay)
Total # of Questions/Tasks:154 (155 w/ Essay)
Sections:Evidence Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) MathEssay (Optional)
Guessing Penalty:None
75th % Score (Good)*:1190-1200
50th % Score (Average)*:1050-1060
25th % Score (Poor)*:910-920

Detail of SAT Sections

Changes in new SAT Reading

Section Name:Reading
Scoring:10-40 test score, which is then combined with Writing to get Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score on a scale of 200-800
# of Sections:1
Order on Test:1st
# of Questions:52
Total Time: 65 minutes
Time per Question:75 seconds
Content Tested: All passage-based questions, medium-level vocab in context, evidence support, data interpretation
Sub scores:Words in Context Command of Evidence Analysis in History/Social Studies Analysis in Science

Changes in new SAT Writing

Section Name:Writing and Language
Scoring:10-40 test score, which is then combined with Reading to get Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score on a scale of 200-800
# of Sections:1 (essay = separate section)
Order on Test:2nd
# of Questions: 44
Total Time: 35 minutes
Time per Question:48 seconds
Content Tested: All passage-based questions, grammar and punctuation, logic and expression of ideas
Sub scores:Expression of Ideas Standard English Conventions Words in Context Command of Evidence Analysis in History/Social Studies Analysis in Science

Change in New SAT Math’s

Section Name: Math
Scoring: 200-800
# of Sections:2 (No Calculator Test and Calculator Test)
Order on Test:3rd = No Calculator Test 4th = Calculator Test
Calculator Permitted?:Yes, but only on Calculator Test (not on No Calculator Test)
# of Questions: No Calculator Test: 20 Calculator Test: 38 Total: 58 ,45 multiple choice, 13 grid-ins
Total Time: No Calculator Test: 25 minutes Calculator Test: 55 minutes Total: 80 minutes
Time per Question: No Calculator Test: 75 seconds Calculator Test: 87 seconds
Content Tested: Arithmetic, algebra, functions, advanced algebra, data analysis, word problems; <10% = geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers
Sub scores:Heart of Algebra Passport to Advanced Math Problem Solving and Data Analysis

Changes in New SAT Essay(Optional)

Section Name:Essay
Optional?:Yes
Scoring:One score for each dimension on a scale of 2-8 (based on two scores by two readers, each on a scale of 1-4)
Dimensions:Reading, Analysis, Writing
# of Sections:1
Order on Test:5th (if taking SAT with Essay)
# of Prompts:1
Total Time: 50 minutes
Essay Prompt:Analyze a passage and the author's argument by citing evidence from the passage